Historic Newspapers: Boxing
We sell original, historic newspapers featuring coverage of some of the great moments in the sport of boxing. Whether it is called boxing, prize-fighting, pugilism, or by some other name, the engagement of two people in a contest of strength, quickness, endurance, etc., using either gloved or bare hands, has captured the imagination of onlookers and participants since the beginning of time. Finding reports of such encounters within newspapers dates back into the 18th century. John Jackson vs. Daniel Mendoza, Jim Jeffries vs. Jim Corbett, Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, and more... enjoy the following authentic reports spanning 3 centuries:
Found 321 Results
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Item #714657THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 1, 1969
* Fighter Rocky Marciano death w/ photos
* Heavyweight boxing World champion
* "The Brockton Blockbuster" - Massachusetts
The front page has a banner headline: "Marciano: Every Man's Joe Palooka Dies in Crash" with lead-in: "Never Learned to Box and Never Had To" and... Read full description -
Item #675473FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. October 27, 1970
* Muhammad Ali first fight back
* Heavyweight boxing vs. Jerry Quarry
The top of page 7 has a five column headline: "Ali Returns To Ring After 3 1/2 Years For 3rd-Round TKO Win Over Quarry" and more.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the... Read full description -
Item #722944THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. March 9, 1971
* "Smokin'" Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (#1)
* "Fight of the Century" heavyweight title
* Madison Square Garden - boxing championship
Pages 20 & 21 has six related photos of the famous heavyweight boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali from the night before with a few headings... Read full description -
Item #668062THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 9, 1971
* The fight of the century
* Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier
* Fight no. 1 (1st report) - boxing
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Frazier wins battle" (see) First report coverage here.
Six pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, a few small tape mends at the margins, generally nice.
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Item #612106SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 1, 1973
* Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "Unknown Norton Beats Ali" with action photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Ken Norton winning a split decision over Muhammad Ali to win... Read full description -
Item #615120THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 30, 1974
* James Braddock death
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Cinderella Man fame
The bottom of page 20 has an article headed: "James J. Braddock Succumbs at 68" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #706477THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 8, 1976
* "Rocky" pre-World premiere review
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
* 12 days prior to opening day in NYC
The front page has a heading: "The Sylvester Stallone Story 'ROCKY' KOs MOVIE BIZ" with photo of... Read full description -
Item #725451THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C., Feb. 16, 1978
* Leon Spinks pulls off big upset
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a large photo of Leon Spinks celebrating his victory which is captioned: "The Winnnnnah" Much more in the sport's section with headings and a few more photos. (see images)
Complete with 30+ pages,... Read full description -
Item #706050THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12-18, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 53 has a great full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton... Read full description -
Item #706650THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19-25, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" review w/ ad
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 55 has the opening day review for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton... Read full description -
Item #645772LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the... Read full description -
Item #719194THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1984
* "Golden Age of Arcade Games"
* Video gaming makes a comeback
* Laser technology is introduced
The front page of section 2 has a heading: "Video Arcades' New Hope" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, address label in the masthead, nice condition.
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Item #709340LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986
* Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "Judgement Day" knockout
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page... Read full description -
Item #664139LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 1988
* Mike Tyson knockouts Larry Holmes
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "For Holmes, Last Fight Is Painfully Short" with large photo (See) First report coverage continues inside with 2 more related photos.
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Item #674086LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1988
* Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "once and for all" knockout
* Boardwalk Hall - Atlantic City
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson knocking out Michael Spink with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a banner... Read full description -
Item #700438LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 13, 1989
* Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson
* Yippies founder & Chicago Seven member
* Flower Power movement advocate
* Middleweight boxing champion
The top of the front page has a pictorial with heading: "Death of a Champion" with more in the sport's section.
Also on the front page is a... Read full description -
Item #675741LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed (day of)
* South African president
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela... Read full description -
Item #724714LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 1990 The front page of the Sports Section has: "80 Years Ago, the Truth Hurt", with subhead: "Johnson's Victory Over Jeffries Taught Lesson to White America", followed by an extensive retrospective on their infamous boxing match which took place on July 4, 1910. The article continues on page C12... Read full description -
Item #639976THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, March 26, 1992
* Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson
* 10 year Sentencing for rape
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a banner headline: "Tyson gets 10-year term" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 2. First report coverage on Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson being sentenced for the rape of Desiree... Read full description -
Item #696893LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996
* Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez I
* Lineal and WBC light welterweight boxing title
The top of the front page has a color photo showing De La Hoya celebrating his victory with small heading: "Riding High" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: ... Read full description -
Item #713616LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1997
* Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "The Sound and the Fury" "The Bite Fight"
* MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear with heading: "A Lobe... Read full description
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